Downtown Downers Grove kicks-off the Holiday Season with the annual Gingerbread Festival Nov. 30-Dec. 1, 2019. The Gingerbread Festival offers something for all ages to enjoy: Gingerbread Story-time, Tree Lighting Ceremony, Gingerbread Man Hunt, vote for your favorite Gingerbread House, visits with Santa in his Gingerbread House, Small Business Saturday, take a picture with the Gingerbread Boy and Girl perusing…
Downtown Downers Grove kicks-off the Holiday Season with the annual Gingerbread Festival Nov. 30-Dec. 1, 2019. The Gingerbread Festival offers something for all ages to enjoy: Gingerbread Story-time, Tree Lighting Ceremony, Gingerbread Man Hunt, vote for your favorite Gingerbread House, visits with Santa in his Gingerbread House, Small Business Saturday, take a picture with the Gingerbread Boy and Girl perusing…
Saturday, October 26th, 2019 Join us for our annual Fall Festival and Trunk-or-Treat 11am – Noon: Trunk-or-Treat Kids get to trick-or-treat at multiple decorated trunks to get candy and toys. Halloween costumes encouraged! Noon – 3pm: Fall Festival Activities Fall Festival Activities include carnival games with prizes, bounce houses, hay rides, pumpkin patch where you get to pick out a…
Families are encouraged to come in costume and celebrate the colorful fall season during Pumpkin Palooza at DuPage Children’s Museum. This family-favorite event includes musical performances, unique creation stations, a touch-a-tractor, and more! • Scoop and squish in gooey pumpkin guts • Build a FrankenBuddy • Bring your own pumpkin to the DIY pumpkin makerspace • Pump up your hairdo…
Have a SUPER good time at the Enchanted Castle’s Halloween Party. TWO Super Heroes will be hosting this year’s party. Party package includes $10 in Game Play, UNLIMITED Catapult Rides, Bumper Cars and Quest II Kids Playland, a “Monster” slice of pizza and pop, Super Heroes Meet and Greet, plus costume parade, raffle prize entry, “Trick or Treat” candy stations…
Indoor play areas are perfect for all the weather elements we get dealt in Chicago. Whether it’s rainy, snowy, hot, or freezing, an indoor play area gives your child the space they need to explore and burn off some excess energy. Our play area guide encompasses indoor play gyms, indoor inflatables, indoor playgrounds, and even restaurants with indoor play spaces….
Make magical memories this holiday season with a kid-friendly holiday theater performance! There are so many options to take advantage of during Christmastime in the Chicagoland area. Why not start a special new tradition with your family? Check out all these great options, including The Nutcracker shows happening locally! Holiday Theater for Kids 2019 It’s a Wonderful Life – Live…
We added even more family-friendly Halloween fun! Thank you to all of the local businesses, organizations, and community members that contributed to this awesome list of all the festive events going on this month. Halloween is a time to scare, but also a time to share- share fun memories with your little ones and families. Luckily for you, the west…
Fire Prevention Week is October 6–12 this year, and many local fire stations have activities for the whole family! This is a great way for kids to learn about safety in the event of a fire and become familiar with local firefighters. Some of the activities included in this year’s Fire Prevention Week include touch a truck, visits with the…
Halloween fun isn’t limited to October 31st. Trunk-or-treat events are the perfect opportunity to introduce your children to the excitement of Halloween without worrying about them tiring out too quickly trick-or-treating through your neighborhood. My children love passing out candy almost as much receiving it, so extend the fun by decorating your car and passing out treats to families. Some…
Fall has always been one of my absolute favorite seasons! With the changing leaves creating the perfect backdrop of natural beauty, it’s hard not to stop and enjoy the lovely colors of fall. Whether it’s a simple neighborhood walk with your family, or an outing to a picturesque location near you, there are plenty of wonderful opportunities to soak in…
It’s that time again: the kids are back in school and the weather is slowly cooling. That means the leaves will be changing into beautiful hues of yellow, red, and orange, which is perfect for family photos! You can check out our guide full of Recommended Family Photographers, but what about fall photo sessions specifically? We teamed up with our…